China's movie industry roars back with record box office in January

Eased pandemic restrictions bring customers in droves for local blockbusters

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A patron walks by a display for the new movie "Full River Red," which was a hit over the Lunar New Year holiday. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

SHIN WATANABE, Nikkei staff writer

DALIAN, China -- China's film industry is making a strong comeback following the end of the country's zero-COVID policy, with box office sales hitting a record in January as moviegoers raced to see new blockbusters during Lunar New Year.

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